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GRADUATION PROGRAM May - June 2014 May - June Graduation Ceremonies 2014 GRADUATION PROGRAM May - June 2014 May - June Graduation Ceremonies 2014 The Chancellor, Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AC, presiding Darwin Convention Centre Thursday 29 May 2014 Friday 30 May 2014 Adelaide Convention Centre Tuesday 17 June 2014 Alice Springs Convention Centre Thursday 19 June 2014 Charles Darwin University The Graduation Ceremony Students participating in university graduation ceremonies join a rich tradition, which dates back to the 12th Century. The ceremony, presided over by the Chancellor, serves as the official conferral of awards obtained by students. Prior to the ceremony they are “graduands” – those eligible to graduate - but upon conferral they become graduates. The Academic dress comprises a gown, and depending on the level of award, a stole or hood and a trencher or bonnet. In line with British university graduation tradition, the Charles Darwin University Chancellor’s robes are embroidered with gold thread, while the Vice-Chancellor’s robes are embroidered with silver. The official regalia worn by members of the Academic Procession reflect the diversity of qualifications and universities represented - the hoods worn by graduating students identify them as a Charles Darwin University graduate in their chosen discipline. The official conferral of awards takes place during the ceremony and is undertaken by the Chancellor. After the official conferral of awards, each student will be individually acknowledged and presented with their award. This public acknowledgement is a very important part of the ceremony - it gives the graduate an opportunity to be congratulated on their achievement and it also serves to validate the student’s graduate status. The Chancellor’s Chair The Chancellor’s chair was a gift to the University from the Australian National University in 2009, and was made by Mr Timothy Foster. Mr Foster is a professional furniture maker and teacher with over 30 years’ experience in industry, and divides his time between working for commission and teaching. The chair is made from Delinia timber, which is a species native to New Guinea, where it was sustainably sourced and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. It was chosen for its rich colour, fine grain, stability and strength, and also its relevance in proximity to Darwin. The Vice-Chancellor’s and Deputy Chancellor’s chairs were made in 2011 by Mr Matt Davidson. Mr Davidson is a local furniture craftsman and builder whose work can be seen throughout Darwin, including the CDU Chancellery building and the Darwin Convention Centre. These chairs were designed to complement the Chancellor’s chair and are made from Silky Oak. This timber was chosen for its contrasting colour, although the figure and grain are very similar to the Chancellor’s chair. Charles Darwin University May - June Graduation Ceremonies 2014 3 Charles Darwin University The Seasons Fanfare The Seasons Fanfare was commissioned by Charles Darwin University to coincide with its 25th Anniversary. Composed by Dr Leif Sundstrup, the work celebrates both the diverse Territory seasons and the celebration of the university ritual with understated transformations representing the Darwinian principles of life. Although a modern work in contraction, the fanfare is both accessible and memorable, framing the academic environment and lasting tradition of the Charles Darwin University. The Fanfare represents both the antiquity and grandeur of university life, based on three recurring and transforming themes: The University, The Dignitaries, and The Seasons. Amongst the developing musical subjects throughout the fanfare can be heard distinct representations of the seasons including ‘the build up’ with thunder storms, slow moving breezes of the tranquil dry, and a hint of the Darwin’s Finches (Galápagos finches) which played an important part in his theories. The work is written in a traditionally classical style to reflect the long and important history of the Charles Darwin University and its maturation over the past twenty-five years. The Mace For thousands of years the mace has been used as a symbol of government. Originally a weapon in the shape of a club, often spiked, it has evolved to become a decorative and ceremonial object of great value and beauty. The ceremonial mace is documented to have been used since the 16th Century. Carried by a Mace Bearer, it is intended to represent the protection of a person of authority, such as reigning monarchs and religious leaders. Oxford University began using a mace for ceremonial occasions in the late 16th Century and Cambridge University adopted a mace in 1626. The mace is traditionally a gift, and the Charles Darwin University Mace was gifted from Flinders University Council in 2010. Glenice Lesley Matthews was commissioned to design and make the University Mace. Glenice Matthews, well known for her work as a silversmith, designed and made the Mace for Edith Cowan University. Work on the design for the CDU Mace began in late 2010 and final approval of the design was given by the Chancellor in early 2011. It incorporates images of a “flame of knowledge” linking to the traditional use of firesticks as a way of passing on knowledge, Charles Darwin’s telescope and the pandanus. The CDU brand features strongly on a tropical timber shaft with bands of sterling silver and yellow gold. Before completing the piece, however, Glenice Matthews passed away. Completion of the project was entrusted to Samuel Farmer, a silversmith who worked with Glenice for more than 20 years. In 1984, he designed and made the Ceremonial Mace and President’s Medallion for Pittsburg State University, Kansas, USA. The Mace of Charles Darwin University represents the authority of the University Council and its head, the Chancellor, and was first used in May Graduation Ceremonies in 2013. 4 Charles Darwin University May - June Graduation Ceremonies 2014 A Message from the Chancellor As Chancellor of Charles Darwin University it is an honour and a privilege to congratulate the graduands of 2014. Based on 50 years of education tradition, Charles Darwin University was formed through the merger of the Northern Territory University, Centralian College, the Northern Territory Rural College and the Menzies School of Health Research. This dynamic institution has grown into a place of learning for an increasing number of Territorians and people from across our nation and the world. Charles Darwin University offers an increasingly flexible approach to education, with a wide range of study options, high standards of teaching and an engaging learning environment. This is a university that aims to inspire its students to acquire the skills and knowledge to change their worlds for their own good and the good of the community. As well as being a celebration of knowledge, graduation ceremonies allow students to share their pride and satisfaction in achieving their goals with their family, friends, and the University staff who have supported and encouraged them throughout their studies. Graduation should not be a farewell to Charles Darwin University. We look forward to welcoming back our graduates as members of the Alumni or through continuing formal studies and to the many symposia, lectures, concerts and events held at the University each year. Congratulations again to the graduates of 2014. We have no doubt we will be hearing of your achievements in your work and the community in the future. Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AC Chancellor Charles Darwin University May - June Graduation Ceremonies 2014 5 A Message from the Vice-Chancellor This is a very important event in your life as you graduate from Charles Darwin University. You will have grown in knowledge and understanding during your time as a student at the University and, by making the most of your university experiences will make a difference not only to your own future and that of your family, but importantly to the Northern Territory and the community in which you live and work. You are part of a dynamic and rapidly changing world particularly in the generation of new knowledge and innovative approaches to solving complex globally relevant problems – ongoing change is quite simply part of life. Change also provides opportunities and challenges that I hope you will embrace and as a result make a real contribution to the adaptive and evolving society in which we live. Remember Charles Darwin, the namesake of our University, once said: “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” We live in an age where information on any subject is growing at an ever-increasing rate and technology is rapidly changing the way we live, work and enjoy ourselves. To respond to this changing environment, and to be a successful contributor to it, you must continue to learn and to strive to apply what you have learned to the challenges you face. I hope your time at Charles Darwin University has given you a thirst for life long learning and that you will be open to new ideas, and to doing things differently and for the better in the years ahead. As a graduate of Charles Darwin University, you join the Alumni of a university that provides vibrant learning, life-changing experiences and graduating individuals with the ability to be excellent thinkers, workers and members of society: a university that equips its graduates with the generic skills to thrive in a complex world. I hope you have enjoyed your university experience and that you will continue to learn and, through your words and actions, contribute to the development and reputation of Charles Darwin University, a university that aspires to work with its alumni, wherever they may be, to provide an enriching experience. This ceremony is one of celebration; you have achieved a significant milestone and we are proud of you. We join with your family and friends in saying “congratulations” and best wishes for a bright and rewarding future.
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